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GroundWorker

Bermondsey
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Posted 3 days ago

EXPERIENCED GROUNDWORKER REQUIRED - BERMONDSEY, LONDON

£180-240 per day (£15-20 per hour)
Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor for an experienced Groundworker to work on a specialist project in Bermondsey, London.

PROJECT DETAILS

- Duration: 10-day project starting 23rd June 2025
- Location: Bermondsey, London - near Underground station
- Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Project Type: Infrastructure replacement and barrier installation

PROJECT SCOPE and KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Infrastructure Replacement and Barrier Installation Project

This specialist project involves comprehensive groundworks for infrastructure replacement and new security barrier installations at a Bermondsey site.
Primary Tasks:

- Foundation Work: Removal and installation of reinforced concrete foundations and pads
- Trial Pits: Excavation of trial pits for service location and ground investigation
- Concrete Works: Specialist concrete operations including pad construction and structural elements
- Backfilling Operations: Professional backfilling and compaction to specification
- Service Avoidance: Working safely around buried services including HV cables
- Ground Preparation: Site preparation and leveling for new installations

Challenging Working Conditions:

- Working in potentially unstable ground conditions including subsidence areas
- Operating around live buried services with strict safety protocols
- London area constraints including limited access and tight working spaces
- Coordination with utilities and other trades on active site

RATE JUSTIFICATION

Premium rates reflect:

- Specialist concrete works and foundation expertise required
- HV cable awareness and service avoidance skills
- Working in challenging ground conditions (subsidence, buried services)
- London location premium
- Essential certification requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certifications Required:

- Valid CSCS Card
- NRSWA StreetWorks certification
- All relevant groundworks certifications

Mandatory Health and Safety Certificates:

- Asbestos Awareness
- Environmental Awareness
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- RF Awareness
- Abrasive Wheels
- Basic Fire Safety Awareness
- Locate Utility Services

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

- Concrete Works Specialist: Proven experience in reinforced concrete pad construction and foundation work
- Trial Pit Expertise: Demonstrated skills in trial pit excavation and ground investigation
- Service Avoidance: Essential experience working around HV cables and buried utilities
- Backfilling Proficiency: Professional backfilling and compaction to industry standards
- Challenging Conditions: Background working in subsidence-affected areas and unstable ground
- Urban Construction: Experience with London construction constraints and regulations
- Multi-Trade Coordination: Ability to work alongside other contractors and utility companies

WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE£

- Competitive daily rates reflecting specialist skills required
- London location with excellent transport links
- Working with established civil engineering contractor
- Short-term intensive project
- Opportunity to work on specialist infrastructure project

APPLY NOW

Contact Pertemps immediately to secure this premium-rate position.
All candidates must have valid, in-date certifications and demonstrable experience in similar groundworks projects.

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Pertemps - Your Specialist Construction Recruitment Partner

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